Maria Vargas

Hi! My name is Maria. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults, who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions. I will work with you and empower you to know that your voice is heard; you are seen; and that you matter.

I am currently providing individual therapy and use such modalities as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Mindfulness. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. At this time I do not provide couples therapy or family therapy.

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. Together, we will identify your challenges and goals - where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify options and strategies you can use to get there. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.